Rise and Fall 180 CE
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Iraq history 200CE
Under Parthian rule, Hellenistic civilization in Mesopotamia gradually gives way to local influences
Iran history 200CE
Iran, the centre of the Parthian empire
Egypt history 200CE
Egypt is a province of the Roman empire
Arabia history 200CE
The civilization of southern Arabia is in decline
Turkey history 200CE
The cities of Asia Minor have prospered under the peace which Roman rule has brought
North East Africa history 200CE
Nubian civilization is suffering from a shortage of resources